Following is a rubric to assist you in acquiring the type of data and information I think will be most beneficial for you. (Some of this is also mentioned in the non-scientific aspects of the assignment).
Scoring Rubric for Data and Information Assignment
Grade |
Visual Data Provided |
Sides of Issues |
Evaluation of resource & citation |
A
|
Provides at least 7 items of visual information. This can include graphs, tables, maps or other materials. |
Each side of the issue is represented in the entire composite of the data represented. This does not mean you have to prepare graphics showing both sides, but rather find data showing both aspects |
Demonstrate very clear understanding of potential bias of resource including author background, and publisher, and provides a complete citation |
B |
Provides at least 5 items of visual information. This can include graphs, tables, maps or other materials. |
Each side of the issue is represented in most of the composite of the data represented. This does not mean you have to prepare graphics showing both sides, but rather find data showing both aspects |
Demonstrate good understanding of potential bias of resources and provides a complete citation |
C
|
Provides at least 3 items of visual information. This can include graphs, tables maps or other materials. |
Each side of the issue is represented in parts of composite of the data represented. This does not mean you have to prepare graphics showing both sides, but rather find data showing both aspects |
Demonstrate some understanding of potential bias of resource and provides a nearly complete citation |
D |
Provides at least 2 items of visual information. This can include graphs, tables, maps or other materials. |
Primarily one side of the issue is represented in the data represented. |
Demonstrate little understanding of potential bias of resource and the citation is incomplete |
F
|
Provides at least 1 items of visual information. |
No representation of the aspects of the issues presented. |
Demonstrate some understanding of potential bias of resource |
Course
notes developed by Nora Egan Demers, Ph.D.
All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Updated Jan 2003 by Nancy Edwards. |